Inside Truro Cathedral by Fred255

Photography • Architecture • posted on Jul 22, 2008

Open full image in new tab Zoom on image

Hover over top left image to zoom.
Click anywhere to exit.

Members remain the original copyright holder in all their materials here at Renderosity. Use of any of their material inconsistent with the terms and conditions set forth is prohibited and is considered an infringement of the copyrights of the respective holders unless specially stated otherwise.

Description

Truro situated halfway along the length of Cornwall and mid-way between the country's north and south coasts, the city of Truro stands in a strategic position and one that has led to its development as Cornwall's centre of administration Truro Cathedral Construction began in 1880 on the site of the sixteenth-century parish church (St Mary the Virgin) to a design by the architect John Loughborough Pearson, a leading figure of the 19th Century Gothic Revival. The design combines the early English style with certain French characteristics, chiefly spires and rose windows. Truro's resemblance to Lincoln Cathedral is not coincidental. Pearson had been appointed as Lincoln's Cathedral Architect and the first Bishop of Truro, Edward Benson, had previously been Canon Chancellor at Lincoln. The central tower and spire stands 250 feet (76 metres) tall, while the western towers reach to 200 feet (61 metres). An original aisle of St Mary's church is still contained within the south-east corner of the cathedral and still functions as the city centre's parish church. Because the Cathedral is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, there is no Lady Chapel, but there is a Jesus Chapel. Truro has a further unusual feature a slight bend in its plan: because the cathedral is situated in the heart of the city there was little room with houses and shops packed closely about on all sides. In order to accommodate the cathedral it was necessary to bend the building six feet northward. (Info Wikipedia) Thank you for looking, as always any comments or suggestions welcome 8~) **Best Viewed Full Size**

Comments (17)

)

Fidelity2

3:08PM | Tue, 22 July 2008

Very neat. 5+.

)

fredster66

3:11PM | Tue, 22 July 2008

Outstanding perspective.

)

Janiss

3:24PM | Tue, 22 July 2008

Gorgeous perspective David!

)

rocserum

3:29PM | Tue, 22 July 2008

wonderful architectural capture! RS

)

rainbows

3:54PM | Tue, 22 July 2008

Exceptional capture, Dear David. Magnificent cathedral and capture. Superb work. Hugs. Di. xx

)

tallpindo

4:07PM | Tue, 22 July 2008

I have never been told the reason for the bend which exists as a variation from North South East West even at Stonehenge. Can't at this point remember the other places except the Marienplatz in Bavaria.